El Paso leaders respond to lawsuit against Annunciation House
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Supreme Court sided with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today, allowing Paxton to continue his investigation…
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El Pasoan sentenced for role in ‘hostage-taking conspiracy’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Valerie Perez, 22, received a 10-year prison sentence for her role in a hostage-taking conspiracy. Federal…
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Jack the Great inspires millions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At just 13 years old, Jack Carlin from El Paso has turned a childhood fear into a worldwide message of hope—and he’s…
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20.1 pounds of cocaine seized at Ysleta Port of Entry
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — CBP officers arrested a 22-year-old American man accused of smuggling 20.1 pounds of cocaine inside his car. CBP officials…
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Blue Origin Launch: 12th human flight
Blue Origin released the following statement after the NS-32 successfully touched down: Today, Blue Origin successfully completed its 12th human…
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$65M boost for El Paso cancer center, Downtown deck plaza gains ground in state budget
by El Paso Matters Staff May 30, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. This is your…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Storm potential elevates for graduation weekend, temps stay hot!
UPDATE: We are now under an ABC-7 First alert as rain potential is looking a bit stronger for our region today. Isolated thunderstorms are possible.…
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Texas Supreme Court sides with AG Ken Paxton in efforts to get records from El Paso’s Annunciation House
by Robert Moore and Cindy Ramirez May 30, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. Texas…
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Job Corps program faces pause, concerns for local graduates
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of Labor will pause operations at contractor-operated Job Corps centers, including the David Carrasco…
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Good Vibes Only: From CEO to the Classroom
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the success of their students’ education and overall lives long after the school bell…
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TEA reviewing complaint filed about EPISD Board President Leah Hanany
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Education Agency is reviewing a complaint filed about El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees…
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Seven Cabins Fire burning near Capitan, New Mexico
CAPITAN, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Seven Cabins Fire is burning in the Smokey Bear Ranger District in the Capitan Mountains right now. The fire is…
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Borderland leaders, officials speak about Texas sheriffs working with ICE
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas House approved Senate Bill 8 over the weekend, which is set to mandate some local sheriff’s offices in the state…
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New Mexico man accused of murder appears in federal court
Update (May 29, 2025): The man that was extradited by Mexican authorities earlier this week, made his first appearance in federal court this morning.…
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Police and fire compete for charity
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department and the El Paso Police Department competed in games to raise money for Muttlove Dog Rescue. The…
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Mexican consulates in the U.S. warn of DWI dangers, including deportations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores) recently issued a warning on social…
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$7 million secured to fund new Wyler Aerial Tramway
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — State Senator César J. Blanco announced that $7 million is set aside in the state budget for the new Wyler Aerial Tramway.…
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Driver killed in crash on Horizon Boulevard identified
Update (May 28, 2025): The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Special Traffic Investigations Unit has taken over the investigation into the crash.…
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Teens arrested at Bassett Place
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police arrested two 14-year-olds at Basset Place today on suspicion of making a false report. They are also charged with…
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Multi-car pileup in Northeast El Paso, 4 injured
Update (4:18 PM): El Paso Fire Department officials say that five cars were involved in the collision. Emergency crews rushed four people to the…
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Be Mindful: How volunteering at SISD helps with mental health
EL PASO (KVIA) – The National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, points out on its website that volunteering is a great way of improving mental…
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ICE arrests undocumented migrant accused of threatening to assassinate Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — ICE arrested undocumented migrant Ramon Morales-Reyes, 54, after officials say he threatened to assassinate President…
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Woman charged in failed smuggling attempt
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — CBP officials say officers caught a 20-year-old woman trying to smuggle 45.2 pounds of cocaine across the Bridge of the…
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Assault suspect found barricaded in Socorro smoke shop: police
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — Police officials say a man barricaded himself inside of a smoke shop in Socorro as he tried to get away from officers early…
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Watch: Officials speak about dissolving CRRUA
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of Sunland Park held a press conference earlier today. This event served as a discussion on the termination of the…
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EPISD Board takes no action on superintendent’s future with the district
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District took no action on the employment status of Superintendent Diana Sayavedra during a…
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Kids with additional support needs at Eastwood benefit from ‘Ohana Games’
EL PASO (KVIA) — Hundreds of students, parents & educators turned out to the “Ohana-lympics” at Eastwood High School. The inspirational event…
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Maquiladoras continue to lose jobs south of the border
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Industries and maquiladoras south of the border continue to lose jobs month after month. According to the Mexican…
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Canutillo ISD Board discussing budget amendments for next school year
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees is meeting to approve budget amendments for the upcoming…
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Three people seriously injured in multi-car crash on Alameda
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Three people suffered serious injuries in a multi-car crash on Alameda this afternoon. Emergency crews rushed an additional…
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